Valeriana alternifolia
Valeriana alternifolia, commonly known as valerian, is a perennial herb renowned for its potent sedative and anxiolytic properties. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, its roots contain essential compounds that promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. This versatile plant remains a cornerstone in natural remedies for managing stress and insomnia.
- Scientific name: Valeriana alternifolia
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Dipsacales, and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Valeriana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Valeriana alternifolia, is primarily distributed across several key regions within the vast expanse of Siberia. Its presence is well-documented in the Republic of Buryatia, where it thrives in specific local habitats. The species also extends its range into the Transbaikal region, specifically within the area of Chita. Furthermore, it can be found growing throughout the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk oblasts. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant includes the rugged terrain of Tuva.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana alternifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bornyl acetate, alpha-curcumene, beta-bisabolene, borneol, camphene.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-curcumene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-bisabolene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovaleric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-beta-farnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |